UPDATED ORGANIZED List of DIS Tips

[lbgraves]

Here is an updated listing of tips

 

[woody73]

Nice list, Lisa. Thanks.

Woody

 

[Mickey's Best Girl]

Fabulous!

Thank you VERY much!

 

[shari2shop]

Thanks...

 

[LindaBabe]

Thank you, Lisa! Even us old timers need a reminder now and then!

 

[lbgraves]

Thank you, Lisa! Even us old timers need a reminder now and then!

Going through all the information that was there reminded me of a thing or two...also of how it used to be like the soda mug program. I think that most of the changes have been for the better.

 

[fires_grumpy]

Super info thanks. Will be on board Sept 26th for our 3rd Disney cruise. 1st 7 day cruise

 

[misseulalie]

Thanks!!! This was exactly what I was looking for!!!

 

[millerpjm]

Thank you for compiling these! It must have been a lot of work - and it is much appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[salbythec]

Thanks for doing this!!!

 

[lbgraves]

Details for the Cove Cafe card have been added. I have also included my packing strategy that I use during the cruise to avoid the rush the last day in the disembarking section.

Please post any other tips that you do not see listed to be included.

 

[Chris Herbert]

2 questions....
What kinds of juice are available on deck 9?
and, do I need to print out all the papers for the cruise contract that I filled out online, or just the last page with the signatures, thanks.

 

[brucechase]

If you buy the refillable beer mug bring it back to the next cruise and save yourself the cost of the mug again. Just pack it in your suitcase.

This is against DCL's policy. I specifically asked the bartender on our last cruise and he stated that it is against the policy, but if I had one, he would let me use it.

 

[lbgraves]

Bumping.

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

IMHO: This should either be made a sticky thread or have a link added to the FAQ.
Thanks for all the work.

 

[lbgraves]

IMHO: This should either be made a sticky thread or have a link added to the FAQ.
Thanks for all the work.

There is a link in the DIS DCL FAQ. It is under the heading Tips for Planning Your Cruise.

 

[Grandma4ever]

One of the tips suggest putting one suitcase inside the other to allow for any extra case. I tried this and had to pull them apart because together they were more than 50 pounds.

I recommend if you want to do this, that you weigh the suitcases before you leave for the airport. If you are driving it is not an issue. You can buy a suitcase scale at Walmart or Target.

 

[Grandma4ever]

Lisa, I am so sorry I should have said a big THANK YOU. That was a hugh undertaking and I am sure we will all use it as we plann for our individual trips.

 

[lbgraves]

The weight of each case would be a factor to if this tip will work for you but maybe if you fold up a large lightweight duffle bag it will be lighter and give you a good deal of room to pack up extras after the cruise.

 

[kdzgon]

The weight of each case would be a factor to if this tip will work for you but maybe if you fold up a large lightweight duffle bag it will be lighter and give you a good deal of room to pack up extras after the cruise.

Yes, I do this. I just pack dirty laundry in the duffle leaving room in the more protective suitcase for purchases/more fragile items.

If I may, I'd like to suggest that a cruise trip may be a perfect time to try out Owner's Locker service. I've had one for a few years now, and I don't know what I did without it, especially when we would fly to Disney. Even though we are now within driving distance, I still would not (and did not) give up my locker - it's just too convenient! It's a perfect place to store "Disney-only" stuff (planners, ears, pins and lanyards, etc), as well as toiletries and even some convenient "extras" that we hesitate to pack each time, from ponchos, to lightsticks and for some, even libations and proper drinking glasses . Storing those Disney-only items, shampoos, etc leaves more room (and weight) in your suitcases for those momentos we invaribly bring home with us.

DISboards has a special offer for the service, and the fee is satisfaction-guaranteed. If for any reason you want to cancel within the first year, they refund your money, no hassle (seriously, NO hassle - these guys have been GREAT to work with!!) "Try it, you'll like it!"

I know, I know - I sound like a commercial, but I don't work for the company and we are not related in any way, lol. (In interest of full disclosure, I can earn a gift card for referrals, but I did not provide my "real" info here, lest anyone think that is my motivation. If you do not list me as a referring source, I do not earn the card.) I just really, really love the service, and the price is well worth the convenience. And, you simply cannot beat the money-back offer. I don't think I have ever read a bad review on any of the Disney boards re: this service. I think everyone that has tried it (myself included) has first said "yeah, it's a nice idea, but do I really want to pay for it?", and everyone I know that DID try it has said something similar to "why did I wait?"